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Route 1-stop shop: Where to grab lobster rolls, local beer and more entering Maine
Maine Beer Café is a convenient stop for burgers, dogs, lobster rolls, local beers and more in the southern tip of Maine.
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Lobster catch dips to lowest level since 2009 as fishers grapple with climate change, whale rules
The lobster industry, based mostly in Maine, has had an unprecedented decade in terms of the volume and value of the lobsters brought to the docks.
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US lobster catch at lowest level since 2009 as fishery deals with changes
America’s lobster fishing business dipped in catch while grappling with challenges including a changing ocean environment and new rules designed to protect rare whales. The lobster industry, based mostly in Maine, has had an unprecedented decade in terms of the volume and value of the lobsters brought to the docks. But members of the industry have also said they...
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Lawsuit over Seafood Watch's do-not-eat listing for American lobster dismissed
A California court has dismissed a lawsuit from a group of fishermen against a conservation group that added New England lobster to its list of seafood to avoid. The lawsuit stemmed from a decision by Seafood Watch, which rates the sustainability of different seafoods, to add American and Canadian lobster fisheries to its “red list” of species to avoid in…
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This wild lobster is half male, half female, half blue and going viral
Is this the coolest lobster in the world? The world’s biggest lobster influencer thinks so.
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Young lobsters show decline off New England, fishermen to see new rules as a result
The population of young lobsters has declined nearly 40% in some of the most critical fishing waters off New England, officials said Wednesday, triggering new restrictions for the fishermen who harvest the valuable crustaceans. Officials with the regulatory Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission said surveys have detected a 39% decline in young lobsters in the Gulf of Maine and Georges…
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Hot or cold? Exploring some of Boston's best lobster rolls
If you want a lobster roll, there are no shortage of places in Boston to visit, but everyone has their favorite. Kwani set out to visit three of your recommendations for the best ones in the city. She chatted with Cortlandt Avila at Row 34, and Ezra Kolodner Gold at Eventide. and Sara Hatanaka at Satlie Girl to learn about...
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Federal court sides with New England lobster fishermen in whale protection case
A federal appeals court has blocked proposed restrictions aimed at saving a vanishing species of whale, saying they could put thousands of commercial fishermen out of work. The fishermen harvest lobsters and crabs off New England and they are opposed to tough restrictions on the way they fish that are intended to protect the North Atlantic right whale. The whale...
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A Classic Seafood Joint for Summer Eating Worthy of a Trip From Boston
During the dark days of winter, New England weather can be taxing on the soul, which makes the balmy days of spring and summer feel like a reward. And to many locals, there’s the longstanding tradition of where to get your first fried clams of the season, or perhaps your first lobster roll, clam chowder or shrimp/scallops plate. The...
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PHOTOS: Plymouth's Lobster Hut, a Classic New England Seafood Spot
Warm days are just made for this longtime South Shore spot with fried seafood and water views.
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‘Conspiracy Theory' That Lobster Actually Isn't Tasty Goes Viral
Is there something other than the taste of lobster that compels us to eat the iconic Maine food?
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Do-Not-Eat List Draws Lawsuit From Maine Lobster Industry
A coalition representing the Maine lobster industry is suing an aquarium on the other side of the country for recommending that seafood customers avoid buying a variety of lobster mostly harvested in their state. Industry groups including Maine Lobstermen’s Association are suing the Monterey Bay Aquarium in California for defamation, arguing in a lawsuit filed Monday that their prized...
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Maine Lobstermen Have Slower Year Amid Industry Challenges
Fishers of Maine lobster, one of the most lucrative seafood species in the U.S., had a smaller haul during a year in which the industry battled surging fuel and bait prices, rebukes from key retailers and the looming possibility of new fishing restrictions. Maine lobster has exploded in value in recent years in part due to growing international demand...
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Legal Sizes for Lobsters Could Change to Protect Population
The rules about the minimum and maximum sizes of lobsters that can be trapped off New England could soon become stricter, potentially bringing big changes to one of the most valuable seafood industries in the country. Fishers are required to measure lobsters from eyes to tail and must throw back the crustaceans if they’re too large or too small. The...
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Maine Lobster Fishermen Must Report More About Their Catch
Fishermen in Maine, the state responsible for about 80% of the nation’s lobster haul in 2021, must now report more detailed information such as when, where and how many they catch. Few had to report until this year, making Maine the only state that harvests lobster that didn’t require full details, according to the Portland Press Herald. Fishermen started having...
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‘This Is War': Maine GOP Wants to Push Back on Groups Challenging Lobster Sustainability
Republicans in Maine’s legislature say that they will bring forth proposals to respond to groups that have challenged the sustainability of Maine’s lobster industry because of what some organizations say is an entanglement threat to endangered North Atlantic right whales. “Make no mistake, this is war,” said the Republican leader of Maine’s House of Representatives, Billy Bob Faulkingham, during...
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Maine Lawmakers: End Tax Breaks for Companies That Pull Lobster
Two lawmakers in Maine want to change laws to prevent the state from offering tax breaks or contracts to companies that stop selling lobster after sustainability organizations raised concerns. The Marine Stewardship Council and Seafood Watch removed their endorsements of the U.S. lobster fishing industry this year, citing concerns about risks to rare North Atlantic right whales from fishing gear. Some...
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200 Lobsters at White House State Dinner Leave Some Maine Politicians Steamed
The menu for President Joe Biden’s glitzy state dinner Thursday night has embroiled the White House in a simmering controversy over Maine’s signature culinary offering.
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Whole Foods to Pause Selling Gulf of Maine Lobster
Another major retailer is saying it will soon stop offering Gulf of Maine lobster after a second major seafood sustainability group says fishing for the New England staple may pose a serious safety risk to endangered North Atlantic right whales. Following an announcement from the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) that there will be a suspension of its certificate labeling the…